Guardian Angels (Saimatsu)

A Day for Us (Chapter 9.)

However...

I let go of Kaede and I look at Kaito and Maki.

Kaito's jaw has dropped so far that you could probably fit a lightbulb into it.

Maki suddenly drops her fork, but she doesn't even look away. She just stares at us with a dumbfounded expression.

Kaito: "U-um... quick question..."

Maki shushes Kaito, who had attracted the glances of Kokichi and Miu due to his volume.

Kaito: "Sorry, you take it away Makiroll, you're better at being quiet."

Maki blushes a bit at that nickname. She nods at him before turning to us.

Maki (Whispering): "So this is a thing, now?"

Kaede: "W-what d-do you mean?"

Maki: "Don't play dumb. You two are a thing."

At this Kaede and I both blushed and looked away.

Me: "U-um... I... the th-thing is..."

I can't lie to them.

Kaito's jaw drops even further. I didn't even think that it was possible to drop any farther.

Maki's surprised face just darts back and forth between me and Kaede.

A massive smile then forms on Kaito's face.

Kaito: "Oh my God... CONGR-"

Maki covers his mouth with her hand.

Kaito (Trying to whisper): "Sorry... congratulations!"

Maki (Whispering): "You two are perfect for each other."

Kaito (Trying to whisper): "So how did Kaede confess, Shuichi?"

Kaede: "Um... I... I didn't confess first..."

Kaito stares at me with the same expression as before...

Before he starts to fall backwards in his seat.

Maki: "KAITO!"

She reaches out and grabs him before he hits the ground.

Kaito (Winded): "Th-thanks, Makiroll."

Kaito suddenly looks down at the scenario they were in. Kaito smiled at Maki as she started burning up.

Everyone was staring at them. Maki yelling is something that caught everyone off guard.

Maki and Kaito notice the stares and start to panic.

Miu: "It seems that there are two pairs of lovebirds in here today!"

Maki tries to glare at Miu but she's too flustered. Miu starts laughing at the failed attempt of scaring her.

I let out a heavy sigh.

I glare at Miu it for her.

Miu instantly sits down and shuts up.

Maki looks relieved.

Maki: "Th-thanks, Shuichi."

Kaito: "But anyways, WHAT?"

Maki elbows Kaito, seemingly wanting him to be quiet.

Kaito (Quietly): "Shuichi got the balls to ask you, Kaede?"